How to use a drawing tablet and Windows XP writing pad IME to write Japanese and Mandarin characters with autosuggest

Our small group work spaces each now have a Wacom Bamboo drawing tablet installed.

You can use these tablets in conjunction with the Windows XP writing pad IME to input Mandarin/Kanji character strokes and receive autosuggest options you can pick you character from which make not only writing faster, but also reward you for remembering your characters, expose you to more and help you identify the correct one from a list of options.